Question

Consider the information in this chapter on naive versus strategic voting. Now consider the problem faced by Plott and Levine, Without giving specific detail, would not knowing whether flying club members would vote naively or strategically likely make constructing the agenda more difficult? a. Yes, each requires a different voting agenda, and without knowing, it could set Plott and Levine up for defeat. b. No, with an issue this important, flying club members are likely to vote according to their true preferences. c. Maybe, but only if somebody else—like the club president—attempts to reorganize the agenda. d. No, since Plott and Levine are setting the agenda, they will win regardless of naive or strategic voting.

Answer 1

Constructing the agenda without knowing if voters act naively or strategically complicates the process for Plott and Levine as each type of voting necessitates a different approach to agenda setting.

Step-by-step explanation:

Without knowing if flying club members would vote naively or strategically, constructing the voting agenda for Plott and Levine would indeed be more challenging. This difficulty arises because naive voting and strategic voting require different approaches to agenda setting to achieve a desired outcome.

In naive voting, members vote based on their genuine preferences without considering the strategic implications of their choices; whereas in strategic voting, members contemplate the potential actions and preferences of others, potentially leading to votes that do not align with their true preferences but are aimed at influencing the overall outcome.

Given this complexity and the influence of strategic actions not occurring in a vacuum as highlighted in the information provided, the correct answer to the student's question would be: a. Yes, each requires a different voting agenda, and without knowing, it could set Plott and Levine up for defeat.